Being contract-ready can open the door to new customers, new revenue, and long-term business growth.

Join Change Labs for a practical virtual workshop focused on preparing your business for procurement opportunities. Participants will learn how government, tribal, corporate, and organizational contracts work, where to find opportunities, and what businesses need to have in place before pursuing them.

Through practical examples and guided discussion, attendees will gain greater confidence in organizing business documents, maintaining required registrations, developing competitive pricing, and communicating their business capabilities. The session will also explore how strong business systems, financial organization, and professional readiness can help entrepreneurs pursue contracts that support long-term sustainability and future capital opportunities.

This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in future contracting opportunities, early-stage and established business owners, businesses seeking new customers and income opportunities, Kinship and NSBCI borrowers, entrepreneurs interested in tribal, government, corporate, or organizational procurement, and business owners preparing to respond to bids, solicitations, or Requests for Proposals.

Facilitated by Duane Humeyestewa, NSBCI Technical Assistance Coordinator and Change Labs Business Coach.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
12:00 PM MDT (Navajo Nation Time)
11:00 AM Arizona MST (Hopi Time)

Virtual via Zoom

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook or laptop, basic business information, and any questions related to procurement, contracting opportunities, business readiness, or professional documentation. This is a welcoming space to build your confidence in preparing your business for future contract opportunities. Best of all, this workshop is free and open to the community.